CHESTER – A mural project designed to preserve the history of a local amusement park continues to take shape. Over the last few weeks, Pittsburg artist Kyle Holbrook has been working on the mural, commemorating the history of Rock Springs Park, an amusement park open in Chester from 1897 ...
WELLSVILLE – Wellsville council is considering annexation action to capitalize on the proposed data center in Yellow Creek Township. Mayor Bob Boley told council members Tuesday the village would benefit from possibly annexing the 20th Street Heights area. Village Solicitor Chris Weeda said it would have to go through the Columbiana County commissioners. Council President Keith Thorn said the commissioners said both the village and the property owner would have to agree on it. Boley said he is concerned that the owners of the proposed data center would be utilizing the village ...
LISBON – The Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities Wednesday approved multiple personnel hires. The board approved the creation of a new management level position for communications, compliance and information manager along with establishing the pay scale. The board then approved Marci Higgins for the position. The board also approved Kristen Kuntzman and Kacie Honeywell as Instructor IVs at the Robert Bycroft School, a contract renewal/update for the director of education/principal and youth behavioral specialist Julie Shea as early intervention childhood director ...
YOUNGSTOWN — Schwebel Baking Company, a Mahoning Valley institution founded in 1906, plans to end operations after the Fourth of July holiday, the company announced Wednesday in a news release. “The Schwebel’s brand has been known for the highest quality of bread, buns and other bakery products for over 100 years, and we are devastated to reach the point where liquidation is the only remaining option,” said Steve Cooper, Schwebel’s CEO. “We’ve worked with our advisers for several months to identify a buyer or investment source, however despite significant efforts to adapt ...
The Wellsville Community Foundation and Elks Lodge hosted the annual Community Block Party Friday evening on Riverside Avenue outside the Elks Lodge. Organized as a way to bring the community together, the free family friendly event featured food trucks, drinks, a bounce house, face painting, ...
LISBON — A Beaver Local school bus driver was recognized for her bravery by the Board of Education this month for her actions during an emergency situation she witnessed near Lake Tomahawk in May. District Superintendent Eric Lowe said that bus driver Amber May’s quick thinking and courage during the emergency was heroic. “May assisted an individual who was being attacked by dogs, helping the victim reach safety until emergency responders arrived. Members of the district’s transportation department and other community members also assisted at the scene,” Lowe said. According ...
